Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced on May 29, 2026, that Bulgaria will reduce the presence of U.S. military aircraft in Sofia by the end of June. This decision follows the Trump administration's failure to approve a visa-free travel program for Bulgarian citizens to the United States. Radev stated that he had called for the suspension of visas for Bulgarian citizens in response to this issue.
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Bulgaria to Reduce US Military Aircraft Presence Following Visa Dispute
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev declared that the country will decrease the number of U.S. military aircraft stationed in Sofia by the end of June 2026. This decision is linked to the Trump administration's refusal to grant a visa-free travel program for Bulgarian visitors to the U.S.
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